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WG54 HBB

2004 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,060 mi
Last recorded105,060 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 HBB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2023 105,060 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 100,008 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front joint covers deteriorated.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 94,365 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened movement in top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 94,365 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened movement in top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 88,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 88,648 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 85,415 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 82,912 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 73,808 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 29 Dec 2017 73,808 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 61,016 miles

*Front tyres on limit*

Wear in front pads and disc.

Pass 17 Dec 2015 51,833 miles

Rear disc rusted.

Fail 17 Dec 2015 51,833 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear disc rusted.

Pass 5 Jan 2015 47,036 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 40,253 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 35,111 miles

brake pads worn thin.

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 13 Feb 2013 35,111 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

brake pads worn thin.

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 29 Jul 2011 31,949 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 30,718 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 24,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

high level brake light not working.

Pass 15 Sep 2008 18,733 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 11,927 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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WG54 HBB is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2004 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 52,948 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WG54 HBB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Kia Picanto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WG54 HBB registered?

WG54 HBB is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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